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antecedent

In grammar, the noun phrase to which an adjectival (or relative) clause refers.

Typically, a pronoun substitutes for the antecedent noun. For example, in the sentence ‘Jane left early and John followed her’, Jane is the antecedent of the pronoun her.

antecedent

In musical analysis, a phrase or passage that is followed by a complementary consequent phrase. Antecedent/consequent phrases are also known as ‘question/answer’ phrases. Compositions favouring this technique are associated most closely with the classical period.



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"I agree," answered Thwackum, with great warmth, "with a man who asserts honour to be antecedent to religion
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
We cannot in practice obtain an antecedent which is QUITE invariable, for this would require us to take account of the whole universe, since something not taken account of may prevent the expected effect.
The Analysis of Mind by Russell, Bertrand View in context
The 'Deus ex Machina' should be employed only for events external to the drama,--for antecedent or subsequent events, which lie beyond the range of human knowledge, and which require to be reported or foretold; for to the gods we ascribe the power of seeing all things.
The Poetics of Aristotle by Aristotle View in context
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